Hardwood Hustle
478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 579 ratingsThe Hardwood Hustle is a basketball podcast brought to you by PGC Basketball seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches around the world. Your hosts, TJ Rosene, Sam Allen, and Lisa O'Meara share their experiences and perspectives centered around the game of basketball. Guest interviews from the biggest names in basketball and beyond, provide keen insights into how coaches can achieve a high level of success and be transformational in the lives of their players.
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Episode 558 - Coach Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen
July 16, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week Sam shares Coach Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen as the team discusses leadership principles that have withstood the test of time and how coaches can apply them to their teams. Show Notes: 1. Respect Yourself and Others 2. Take Full Responsibility 3. Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty 4. Learn to be a Great Communicator 5. Discipline Yourself so No One Else Has To 6. Make Hard Work Your Passion 7. Don’t Just Work Hard, Work Smart 8. Put the Team Before Yourself 9. Make Winning an Attitu...
Episode 557 - Resetting Each Season
July 09, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we discuss our topic comes to us from a question posed by one of our listeners as we discuss what it takes to incorporate new players into your team. When players leave and new players come in, how do you ensure that your culture as well as your systems and strategies are going to be the right for your current group? In this episode TJ and Sam share things you need to be aware of as you avoid growing complacent and seek to bring the best out of the group in front of you. Show Note...
Episode 556 - Do Coaches Yell Too Much?
July 02, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week our topic questions the behavior of basketball coaches on the sideline, simply, are we yelling too much as coaches? In this episode, TJ and Sam discuss the factors that lead to coaches yelling and if and when it’s necessary. Show Notes: • Introduction • Expectations of a coach • The best coaching happens in practice • Difference between passion, anger, and putting people down • Leadership and communication • Demanding high standards • Coaching effort and attitude • Urgency and con...
Episode 555 - Second Chair Leadership with Tracy Reynolds
June 25, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week, TJ and Sam are joined by Pastor Tracy Reynolds. With a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, Pastor Tracy shares about the importance of second chair leadership, how not to get caught up in comparison or your next career move, and how you can thrive in your leadership role regardless of position. Show Notes: • Introduction • Why this book • Advantages of second chair leadership • Navigating disagreements as an assistant coach • When the grass isn't greener • Embracing where you're a...
Episode 554 - Coach Zak Boisvert, Saint Louis University
June 18, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week, Coach Zak Boisvert from Saint Louis University with over 13 years of college coaching experience joins TJ and Sam to discuss building your offense, key elements of player development, along with some quick tips for defense and rebounding. Show Notes: • Building out your offense • Motion v. set play offense • Getting players to play to their strengths • Creating a malleable offense • Teaching basketball literacy • Small-sided games & asking questions • The role of the 4s and 5s in...
Episode 553 - Attacking Zone Defenses
June 11, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week, TJ and Lisa discuss how to attack zone defenses with great habits, spacing, and screening, along with the types of sets you should have in your playbook, and the reminders that you'll want to give your team next time you see a zone defense. Offensive identity v. zone 3s, rim shots, and counter moves Attacking the paint Scouting your opponent's zone defense Disrupting rotations with screens Player roles & limiting options Zone habits & reminders Maintaining flow Running se...
Episode 552 - When Teammates Don’t Like Each Other
June 04, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDick DeVenzio, founder of PGC Basketball, wrote a book titled Think Like a Champion. And in that book is chapter titled, "Teammates You Don't Like." This week TJ and Sam discuss that chapter and the insights DeVenzio shares that could be a game-changer for your players individually and as a group next season. Send us a Message.
Episode 551 - Building Mental Toughness with Matt Phillips
May 28, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week we’re joined by Matt Phillips from Pro Athlete Advantage to talk about the secret to peak performance, mental toughness. In this episode Matt defines mental toughness and shares tried and true principles and practices we can put into action to help take our performance and leadership to the next level. > Sign up for the “Masters of the Game: Exclusive Interview Series with Athletic Titans” at www.proathleteadvantage.com/newsletter >> If you are a coach interested in teaching your ...
Episode 550 - Intensity, the X-Factor
May 21, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we’re discussing how intensity can be your team’s separator next season. In a sports culture where players are playing so many games and rewarded for individual performances over team wins, TJ and Sam discuss how you can bring intensity, energy, and effort to life in your programs. Show Notes: Intro Topic Timberwolves & Anthony Edwards Achieving something special Competing on the defensive end "I don't coach effort & attitude" Gaining skill with intensity without overtrainin...
Episode 549 - Making Practice Fun
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week TJ and Sam discuss how coaches strike a balance between creating an intense hard-working and competitive environment with ensuring your players are enjoying their experience invested in the team. Show Notes: • Creating the right environment for skill acquisition • Being aware of the player experience • Can it be competitive, hard-working, and fun? • Goal of a coach • Getting your team invested in the team • The importance of teaching • Role of running as conditioning • Coach perso...
Episode 548 - Matthew Smith, Washington State University
May 07, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week on the Hardwood Hustle we’re joined by Coach Matthew Smith from Washington State to discuss analytics, propelling your coaching career and what we can learn from pickup basketball. Finding a mentor Opportunities to grow Little things that make you invaluable Utilizing analytics Do what others won't Teach better Pickup basketball Send us a Message.
Episode 547 - Creating an Off-Season Player Development Plan
April 30, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's easy to go through the off-season just checking boxes... Ball handling drills, check. Passing drills, check. Shooting drills, check. But to ensure your individual players are actually improving, take a more intentional approach and hone on theirs and your biggest return on investment. Show Notes: • Universal Fundamental skills approach v. Individual approach • SICC Approach| • Current v. Next Level & Developing a specialty • Factors: Time, System, & Long Term Development • Summer Pract...
Episode 546 - Offensive Actions
April 23, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week TJ and Sam discuss what makes offensive actions work including how to utilize different types of screens, combining actions together, personnel implications and how you might steal actions from other teams based on what’s hard to guard. Show Notes: • Flare Screens • Back Screens • Ball Screens • Combo & Iso Actions • 2-Man Actions • What's Hard to Guard & Small-Sided Games Send us a Message.
Episode 545 - Developing Shooters with Coach Dave Love
April 16, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week we’re joined by NBA Shooting Coach, Dave Love to discuss the most important aspects and essential teaching points of developing better shooters and even fixing broken shots. Show Notes: Positive & Negative Energy Building a Base Foundational Footwork The 'One Thing' to Coach Arch & Set Point Improving Youth Development How the Greats Got There Fixing Broken Shots Knowledge of Process v. Results Coaching the Mental Game About Coach Dave Love: For the past 18 years, Dave ...
Episode 544 - Iowa Women's BBall and the Read & React Offense
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIowa women’s basketball just made another run to the National Championship Game, and did you know they run the Read & React offense? This week, Rick Torbett from Better Basketball joins TJ and Sam to discuss what makes for good offense and how Iowa’s system has set Caitlin Clark and her teammates up for success. Free Read & React Master Class: https://betterbasketball.com/read-and-react-on-demand/ Website: https://betterbasketball.com/ Show Notes: • What is the Read & React allowing Iowa W...
Episode 543 - Having Courageous Conversations
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn the other side of a breakdown is a breakthrough and this week, PGC President, Mano Watsa joins the show to share how having courageous conversations can transform your program by building more trust and ensuring more growth. To take your defensive to the next level, join PGC Coaching's 4-Week Defensive Strategies Track for coaches. Go to pgccoaching.com/tracks by April 4th.
Episode 543 - Having Courageous Conversation with Mano Watsa
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn the other side of a breakdown is a breakthrough and this week, PGC President, Mano Watsa joins the show to share how having courageous conversations can transform your program by building more trust and ensuring more growth. To take your defensive to the next level, join PGC Coaching's 4-Week Defensive Strategies Track for coaches. Go to pgccoaching.com/tracks by April 4th.
Episode 543 - Having Courageous Conversations with Mano Watsa
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn the other side of a breakdown is a breakthrough and this week, PGC President, Mano Watsa joins the show to share how having courageous conversations can transform your program by building more trust and ensuring more growth. Send us a Message.
Episode 542 - Reflecting on the Season
March 26, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThere can be a lot of mixed emotions when the basketball season finally comes to an end. In this week’s episode, TJ shares personal reflections on his season at Emmanuel as he discusses with Sam how coaches can properly reflect and evaluate where they’re at and where they need to be. Show Notes: Emotions After the Season Different Perspectives & Reflections on the Season Realizations and Regrets The Unique Nature of Coaching The Importance of Grounding and Perspective Player Reflect...
Episode 541 - The Many Hats of Coaching
March 19, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, TJ and Sam discuss how coaches show up as leaders. Consistency matters, but so does the ability to see a need and fill a need for your team. Whether it’s knowing when to be demanding, supportive, empathetic, or inspirational, in this episode we discuss the importance of understanding and growing in your role as a coach. Send us a Message.
Episode 540 - Optimizing Your Coaching with Cody Royle
March 12, 2024 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week we’re joined once again by special guest, Cody Royle, a former professional head coach who now works full time helping coaches perform at their best. In this episode we discuss ideas from his 3rd book, Second Set of Eyes, and how coaches can better approach their goals, others’ expectations, and feelings of burnout. Website: https://www.codyroyle.com/ Twitter: @codyroyle Books: Second Set of Eyes, The Tough Stuff, Where Others Won’t, Send us a Message.
Episode 539 - Putting Culture First with Casey Kushiyama & Chad Songy
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week, TJ and Sam are joined by PGC Director Chad Songy, and Puget Sound Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Casey Kushiyama. In his 7th year as head coach, they’re coming off 3 20-win seasons and most recently a big upset win in the national tournament. In this episode Casey and Chad share how making the team culture a priority has played a big role in their success including ideas you can take back to your programs. Send us a Message.
Episode 538 - Playing v. Competing
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWe believe competitiveness is a skill that can be taught and this week Sam and TJ discuss the difference between playing and competing and popular misconceptions so we can better develop it in our programs. Send us a Message.
Episode 537 - What's Underrated in Practice
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBUsually it's the little things that can have the biggest impact on your team's performance. TJ Rosene and Sam Allen discuss four underrated aspects of basketball practices especially mid-season when the pressure ramps up, and the desire to enhance your offensive and defensive scheme is high. They dive into passing, rebounding, playing powerful, and shooting and emphasize the how and why behind their importance so as to not regret overlooking them at the end of your season. Send us a Message.
Episode 536 - 4 Postseason Mistakes Coaches Make
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHow do you know your team is ready for the postseason? Whether you’re the underdog or the favorite, in this episode, Sam and TJ discuss 4 mistakes to avoid making to ensure your team is prepared and confident going into tournament play. Show Notes: The Goldilocks Mistake - Adding too much or not doing enough - Having something in your back pocket - What can you double down on and emphasize? The Hunting Mistake - Playing not to lose rather than playing to win - Feeling the pressure of the p...
Episode 535 - Coach Greg Tonagel, Indiana Wesleyan University
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week we're joined by Greg Tonagel, head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over 500 wins and 3 national championships, we discuss how he's created a winning culture and his journey as a coach and transformational leader. He shares his early learning moments and the mistakes he made as a young coach. Coach Tonagel highlights the root of their team culture and how they made a significant jump as a program when he focused on taking fear out his coaching. Hear mo...
Episode 534 - In-Season Support: Accountability & Fighting Complacency
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week we dive into current events with Sam and TJ’s teams to see if you can relate as a leader and coach as we discuss a variety of topics including creating player-led teams, and fighting complacency. It's also important to be able to pinpoint why your team is struggling. Do you have a basketball, head, or heart problem? We typically like to solve our team's problems with better drills, strategies, and practices, but there's also a chance there's something deeper for you to address. Lis...
Episode 533 - Managing Player Expectations
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBManaging your player’s expectations as well as your own can be one of the toughest tasks as a coach. From social media influences, the role of parents, the overvaluing of the stat sheet, and dealing with disappointment all of these factors can create a frustrating situation for coaches. This week we discuss underlying factors, opportunities, and solutions to help you turn the corner in this area. Building a strong team culture and setting team standards are key to helping players adjust the...
Episode 532 - Is Talent Overrated?
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBTalent is overrated… A statement that TJ and Sam explore in this episode how in a given coaching career you can experience the highest levels of success along with the lowest of lows in losing and frustrating seasons. When we face these challenges how do we figure out what’s hurting our team the most and help our team reach their potential? Accountability, consistency, building culture and more are big keys discussed when it comes to maximizing your team’s talent. Send us a Message.
Episode 531 - Winning Offensive Habits
January 09, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, TJ and Sam discuss winning offensive habits as they each draft their top five habits, including valuing the ball, playing with pace, decision-making, spacing the floor, and more. Wherever you’re at in your season, you can see how your team’s habits stack up with Sam and TJ’s picks. Show Notes: Valuing the ball Choosing great shots Passing Good spacing Decision-Making Playing with pace Using the glass Offensive rebounding Being great cutters Using fakes Role ide...
Episode 530 - NOT Having All the Answers
January 02, 2024 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThere's power in being able to say, "I don't know." This week Sam and Lisa dive into the topic of leadership and the importance of being able to admit we don’t have all of the answers, and what we can do about it. It’s facing the ever-present challenge to stay humble and live what we preach by being honest, prepared, and committed to growth. Leaders have to evolve and adapt, by balancing old school principles with new age approaches. The value of surrounding oneself with complementary team ...
Episode 529 - In-Season Decisions & Adjustments
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week, Sam and TJ discuss frustrations and questions coaches face during seasons as we try to problem solve strategy and scouting decisions as well as common mistakes we’ll want to avoid making. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the variability of opponents and the need for players to adapt to different game situations. Good offensive coaches are characterized by their clarity of how they want to play and their ability to generate good shots. Good passing, cutti...
Episode 528 - The Sports Parent Solution with J.P. Nerbun
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week, JP Nerbun is back to help us discuss the important topic of working with and ultimately building partnerships with parents. If we can get this right in our programs, we have the opportunity to create an even better experience for our athletes and make an even greater impact in our communities. If you listen to this episode and want to go deeper, check out his new book, The Sports Parent Solution available on Amazon. More On J.P. Nerbun: J.P. Nerbun is a bestselling author, lea...
Episode 527 - Style of Play
December 05, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week TJ and Sam discuss style of play and the advantages and disadvantages of varying styles as well reasons for adjusting, changing, or doubling down on the style you choose for your team. Show Notes: Does your offensive and defensive systems fit each other. Year to year changes Grinding styles: Layups & Threes What's your style of coaching? Getting your opponent to play your style Why make a change? Big picture 'Why' The teaching factor Starting back at zero Being able to ...
Episode 526 - Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett - Part 2
November 27, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis episode is part 2 of the Read & React offense with Rick Torbett, celebrating 20 years since its creation and impact on the basketball community. In this episode we dive into teaching, implementing, and gamifying the Read & React where you can get ideas and strategies for coaching any offense. To go deeper on the Read & React offense, sign up for Rick Torbett's free Read & React Master Class. Go to PGCHustle.com to sign up. Send us a Message.
Episode 525 - Read & React Offense with Rick Torbett - Part 1
November 23, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week we’re joined by the creator of the Read & React Offense and founder of Better Basketball, Rick Torbett. Over 20 years ago Coach Rick asked some hard questions about how he could create a flow to his offense, play his 5 best players regardless of position, and truly help his players learn the game. In Part 1 Coach Rick shares the stories behind how he developed it and why so many coaches have implemented the Read & React Offense. Don't forget to check out Episode 526 for Part 2 on ...
Episode 524 - Mentoring Players Through Adversity
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBEvery season has its own challenges and as we know, adversity is coming for us and our players. This week TJ and Sam discuss how to navigate and mentor players face the challenges of earning playing time, receiving tough coaching, or being disappointed in their role. Helping players understand that adversity is meant to make us better if we learn how to face it head on is a great opportunity as a coach which can change the trajectory of our players lives. Listen this week to join the discuss...
Episode 523 - In-Game Coaching & Adjustments
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week TJ and Sam discuss In-Game coaching strategies including making strategic adjustments, how and when to use timeouts, managing our emotions and our team’s energy, using stats during games, and ensuring your team is prepared. Send us a Message.
Episode 522 - Competitiveness, Character and Cheating
November 02, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBShow Notes: • Intro Topic • Injured player example • Michigan football stealing signs • Justifying breaking rules • Rick Majerus example • Reading opponent's scout • Winning the right way • Celebrating the right way • Getting a technical on purpose Send us a Message.
Episode 521 - From Quitting to State Championship with Jonas Allen
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThis week we’re joined by Coach Jonas Allen. With years of high school and college coaching experience, Coach Allen was in his second year as a head coach, when he was ready to quit. In this episode he shares how he transformed his coaching and quickly turned around his program to win a state championship. Send us a Message.
Episode 520 - Executing Your Offense
October 17, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week TJ and Sam dive into the details of what will make your offense work this season. They discuss spacing, screening angles, timing, assessing different offensive strategies for your team, and much more. Send us a Message.
Episode 519 - Great Teams Have Great Teammates
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWith all the 'Me First' influences we have in our culture, it can be even more challenging to develop great teams and great teammates in our programs. This week TJ’s associate head coach, Graham Maxwell joins us to discuss how to take our programs to the next level by ensuring we help our players zoom out and develop the tools and skills to be a great teammate in basketball and in life. The difficulty level is high, but the reward is worthwhile. Send us a Message.
Episode 518 - Rebounding Tactics
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week’s episode is about offensive and defensive rebounding strategies and tactics including things you can try with your team and lessons learned from TJ and Sam. Show Notes: • Offensive rebounding percentage • How many to send to the glass? • Creating clarity • Tagging • By area on the court • Do what you do best • What your players do naturally • Emphasis and accountability • Statistical examples • Defensive rebounding strategies • Basketball IQ, physicality, and incentevize • Practi...
Episode 516 - Staff Dynamics
September 26, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis we discuss staff dynamics and how both assistants and head coaches can lead well and bring the best out in each other even when it comes to disagreements and giving feedback. Show Notes: • Importance of alignment • Giving assistants ownership • Loyalty to the head coach • Finding the best solutions for the team • Can you agree to disagree? • Being all in • Importance of trust • We're in the relationship business • How staff dynamics effect the team
Episode 517 - Staff Dynamics
September 26, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis we discuss staff dynamics and how both assistants and head coaches can lead well and bring the best out in each other even when it comes to disagreements and giving feedback. Show Notes: • Importance of alignment • Giving assistants ownership • Loyalty to the head coach • Finding the best solutions for the team • Can you agree to disagree? • Being all in • Importance of trust • We're in the relationship business • How staff dynamics effect the team Send us a Message.
Episode 516 - Maximizing Your Leadership with Todd Gongwer
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week we’re joined by Todd Gongwer, a best-selling author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development. He wrote one of our favorite books, Lead… for God’s Sake, and in this episode they discuss leading well in a competitive environment amidst the pressures of winning. Show Notes: • Responsibility crisis • Finding blind spots • The emphasis on results • Winning the right ways • Pursuing happiness • Finding peace • Being a competitor • Passion v. Purpose • Making an impact...
Episode 515 - Zooming Out On Offense
September 12, 2023 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week TJ and Sam zoom out on offense and discuss different approaches coaches take in choosing their offensive strategy. They discuss what works and what doesn’t, and how to get your team to buy-in. Show Notes: • Getting players into roles • Style of coaching • The good and bad of freedom on offense • Understanding what wins • Having to breakdown bad habits • Scoring v. winning • Cultivating discipline and responsibility • Does your team know? • Players losing trust early in the season ...
Episode 514 - Evaluating Your Team
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week we discuss the importance of how a coach evaluates their team throughout the season. Specifically we dive into evaluating games, practices, players, and staff. Show Notes: • Games – Are we overcomplicating it? – Focusing feedback on what you value – Age & Stage – Picking 3 Things • Players – Trying to do too much – Narrow the focus and name the win – The role of joy in development – Diagnosing and prescribing • Practices – Engagement and enjoyment – Create a plan for evaluation – ...
Episode 513 - Hall of Fame Talk
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week TJ and Sam discuss whether individual stats or team success get you in the hall of fame, what it means to impact winning, and how to get our players to value more than just scoring. Show Notes: • Recent comments from Gilbert Arenas • How you measure stats • Impacting winning • What we value in our culture • Winning matters • Accounting for all factors • NBA player examples • Who makes teammates better • High value on scoring • The coach's eye test • Highlight culture • Putting t...
Episode 512 - Player-Coach Dynamics
August 21, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we kick off the episode discussing a recent event in coaching where a professional football player went to the head coach to complain about the offensive coordinator. From there we touch on a variety of topics including coaches making adjustments, navigating relationship dynamics, and the challenge of leading today. Send us a Message.